Teaching Assistant

Type of vacancy Temporary Work pattern Part Time - Term Time Only Number of hours to be worked per week 17.5 Duration Initially Two Terms Location including post code Abbey Road Primary School, Tewkesbury Close, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5ND Salary or Hourly Rate Grade 2 Advert text Required from September 2020. We are seeking to appoint a part-time Grade 2 Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking and dedicated staff team. The role is temporary, initially for 2 terms - subject to funding. We are looking for a candidate who: * Enjoys being with children and put children's well-being at the heart of all they do. * Has experience of working with children with SEND and has high aspirations for their achievement. * Believes in the capacity of all young people to learn and grow, despite the various challenges they face. * Has a positive and enthusiastic attitude. * Is able to show initiative, creativity and resilience. * Is a strong team player, willing to go the extra mile to make school a great experience for our pupils. * Demonstrates a good standard of written and spoken English. This role will be based in Key Stage 2 for five mornings a week and will involve working alongside class teachers and the school SENCO to support cognition and learning needs, to provide in-class support and bespoke intervention. Abbey Road is a friendly, caring primary school and our children really enjoy coming to school. Successful candidates will get the opportunity to work with the support of a committed and skilled team who provide a caring and engaging learning experience for our children. Unfortunately, current circumstances mean that visits to the school are not possible. You are welcome to call 0115 9748055 or email with any questions head@abbeyroad.notts.sch.uk and you can also visit our website at www.abbeyroadprimary.co.uk to find out more about us. Application packs and further details are available to download from our school website: Closing Date: 12 noon Wednesday 24th June Interview Date: Monday 29th June We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement. The County Council welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges. If you have previously started an application form for this vacancy, please login and select "Your applications" by clicking on the dropdown at the side of your username, then select the relevant vacancy to continue with your application.